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Free Walking Tour though the Candelaria Neighborhood in Bogotá
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Free Walking Tour though the Candelaria Neighborhood in Bogotá

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Run by a local guide · Jose Pablo Barrios Pulecio

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Uncover the soul of La Candelaria on this 2-hour walking tour. Immerse yourself in the history, vibrant architecture, and rich gastronomy of downtown Bogotá with a local who knows it best.

Duration
1 h 30 min
Destination
Bogota
Meeting Point
South side, Plaza de Bolivar
Provider
Jose Pablo Barrios Pulecio

Description

Free walking tour starting from the Plaza de Bolívar, the historical, cultural and political heart of Colombia, where we will talk about Colombian and Bogota's history, geography, and culture, surrounded by the national capitol, the Justice Palace, the Main Cathedral, and Bogota's city hall.

We will walk through Calle 10, full of colonial houses, amazing cathedrals and museums, to the Palacio San Carlos and the Colón Theatre. Then we will continue walking around the east of the neiborhood, stopping in front of the Museo Botero, the Iglesia de la Candelaria, and the Edificio Calle del Sol.

The tour ends in the Chorro de Quevedo, the birhtplace of the city, where we will learn about the chicha (traditional beverage) and, finally, the Plaza de Mercado de la Concordia, full of traditional restaurants, handicrafts and fruit shops.

Includes

  • National Capitol
  • Palacio de San Carlos
  • Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center
  • Palacio de Justicia Alfonso Reyes Echandia
  • Conjunto Residencial Calle del Sol
  • Teatro Colón Bogotá
  • Plaza de Bolívar
  • Catedral Primada de Colombia
  • Chorro de quevedo
  • Botero Museum
  • District Market Square La Concordia

Meeting Point

South side, Plaza de Bolivar

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Traveler reviews

6 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

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Troels Korsgaard · November 2026

Super informative

We had a nice tour through the city with Jose. He told us a lot about the history and politics from the city and the country. We really recommend him

Gian Luca Zarbo · October 2026

Excelente recorrido ????????

El recorrido estuvo excelente, abarcó detalles históricos muy interesantes, buenas recomendaciones en cuanto a lugar por visitar y gastronomía local

Anniel Ivonne Gomez Macias · October 2026

Free tour con José

Muy amable y explicó de manera concreta la historia de la ciudad y sus edificios históricos . Lo recomiendo.

Gime Gimenez · September 2026

Todo genial

El guia muy amable, educado y súper entusiasta. Super recomendado

Sergio Villalabeitia · September 2026

Excellent!

We had an excellent experience! Even though it ended up being just the two of us, the guide made the tour feel incredibly personal. He explained everything clearly and shared fascinating insights about Bogotá, its history, culture, and everyday life. It was one of the most informative free walking tours we've ever joined, with an impressive depth of knowledge. We also really appreciated the extra time he spent answering our questions. Highly recommended!

Tomasz Dąbrowski · July 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: the equivalent of $5 to $10 USD per person, in local currency

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.
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